LowRyter

I saw this show. Then I purchased the recording. And I plan to head back for 2017 Tour. Boulder Co Jul '16 Scarlet Begonias / Fire on the Mountain. https://youtu.be/C9u8owUpKh0 The sky was yellow and the sun was blue

Just for future knowledge how many of those relays on the link given is needed to replace the factory 5? actually my EV would do the same thing. I'd stop for gas and the thing wouldn't restart. I always had ear plugs on a I couldn't listen for the fuel pump. After I played with stuff it would restart for no apparent reason After it happened on a group ride, one of the other riders played with the fuse and fuel pump came right on. It was a combination of the fuse having a little corrosion and not seating in the slot. I probably would have never figured it out.

you know once the locknut is loose I can turn the adjuster with my fingers until the the gap is right. Then I hold the adjuster with needle nose pliers while I lock it back down. Yes, sometimes it slips and I have to do it again. That part is a snap.....taking the covers off, plugs, front cover, turning the crank and looking for the marks with a flashlight and usually turning it another turn is most of the time consuming part. I use a red magic marker on the front spinner to mark the spot, so when I am turning the crank it's easier to find the timing mark. That saves me more time than anything. Those little Ds and Ss just go spinning....

I was just listening to this when I came to the site. I think Charles made his first recording when he was in his mid 60s. (not the year, his age)

.....another red car that I could easily kill myself in.

I think I'd put that red car in a ditch trying to learn to drive it.

CARL! Long time no see. Merry Christmas to you. Hope things are going well for you and yours. So you got rid of the Sport? They say the next National might be in New Mexico. I hope make it, perhaps I'll see you? John L

I like riding my Sport for short distances. But I have to get off after an hour or so to stretch my legs. The bars are fine. I can go further on curvy roads but an hour on the interstate and I need to get off. Man, I road that thing from OKC to the Spineframe rally a few years ago. I took secondary highways to get there but ride from Nashville to home down I-40 was a tough ride.

also clean the connectors for the fuses and relays with some contact cleaner. Check for corrosion on the fuses and replace them, that's cheap. Since you have intermittent problems it's likely a bad connection somewhere. An easy place to start are the fuses and relays and the connecting block. Replace them and clean it all up. My EV had an intermittent start problem. Very inconsistent. The starter would go like hell but it wouldn't start, after a few minute it would catch. Finally discovered it was the fuse to the fuel pump. A slight bit of corrosion and tendency to unseat itself in the fuse block. It took me more than a year to finally figure it out. Of course I always had my gear on when it happened and couldn't hear the fuel pump (in this case not hear the non-powered fuel pump). We finally discovered it when it died when I was riding with a group; a fellow rider took his volt meter lead and pressed the fuse and it took right off. The fuse wasn't burned, it was just a little corroded and didn't seat. Having ridden Japanese bikes these things never occurred to me but these problems are more common on these bikes. I make electrical care and inspection as a normal maintenance item. Chuck told me that Guzzi ownership meant turning riders into mechanics for 80 years.

I wrote the hyperpro guy and asked him about the suspension in a box and explained by goals and concerns.

I am using Dunlop Roadsmarts. They were on sale and handle good. They felt the same as Dunlop Qualifiers I have also used on it. I can't seem to keep a rear tire on it. I wore a set Michelin Pilot Roads iv pretty quick. The Dunlops seem to last bout the same and cost much less. Actually all the tire brands seem to handle the same. The bike had Pirellis on it when I bought it.

oh my Jester.... you're site makes the point that synth oil runs cooler because it doesn't absorb heat from the engine? therefore, not recommended for air cooled engines (like VW)? Oh OK. Well, I am sure that will be met with lots of comments.

Docc, did you re-spring the rear, front or both? Of course I weight 210 (thanks for noticing that I've lost weight). But I am sure it was sprung for a 160 lb rider. How much spring did you add? I am thinking about one of the suspensions in a box a deal.

I dunno GM. I was only ass-uming that more was better. You might be right. Anyway, for all me screw ups, it looks like oil isn't one of them.

I have no idea what is the part number of the triple clamp. I can't see it. It what it is. I just put on a brand new 170 tire. I guess I'll just wait another year or so and experiment with a 160 By your theory, the more mileage on the tire, wearing down the center, the bike should be more stable? In the meantime, the rear shock is set to stiff and I keep the rear tire aired up. I might think about softening the front. It's just much worse with the big HB jrs on there. I really noticed it when I had the shop put on new front tire and they aired it really stiff (like 40lb) and the bike was weaving & bouncing all over the road. I usually keep the rear about 4-5 lb heavier (40 vs 36lb), I might up the difference (maybe 42 to 34).

How would a smaller rear tire affect the high speed wobble on the red frame? would it make it worse or improve it? I know stiffening the rear and increasing air pressure at the rear (and decreasing it in the front) improves the wobble.

good point, I think SG & SJ min levels are 1400 ppm.

Mobil 1 V Twin 20-50 is rated "SJ" https://mobiloil.com/~/media/amer/us/pvl/files/pdfs/mobil-1-oil-product-specs-guide-2016.pdf

I carry a tire plug kit and a pump. Don't go any long trip with worn tires....

you're going to use that cam as is? or get it reconditioned?

The issue isn't finding oil. .... It's finding away to get the oil into the engine.

I think the Castrol blend at Cycle Gear is the way to go. It's SG and decent cost. Maybe I should go for the cheaper SG mineral Castrol motorcycle oil (** Guzzi Content**)? Beware of the Vtwin and other fully synth Castrol. It ain't SG.

oddly enough Castrol V Twin oil http://www.castrol.com/en_us/united-states/motorcycle-oil/4-stroke-engine-oil/power-rs-v-twin-4t.html SPECIFICATIONS API SERVICE: Exceeds API SL looking through the Castrol Motorcycle oils, the full synth is SL. The conventional and synth blend is SG. I wonder if I would be just as well of with the conventional oil vs the blend? And am glad I don't use the full synth for that matter.

http://www.castrol.com/en_us/united-states/motorcycle-oil/4-stroke-engine-oil/act-evo-x-tra-4t.html Catrol Activo Synth Blend Motorcycle oil SPECIFICATIONS API SERVICE: Exceeds API SG JASO (T903): JASO MA-2

use the smaller size tire. The rim isn't wide enough to make use of the bigger tire. The smaller tire gives sharper handling. listen to your tire guy